Apsarkonda Honavar (Bhima thirth)

Apsara Konda Honnavara

Apsara konda(Apsarakonda) is a small village near Honnavar, town in North Kanara district. Six km from Honnavar are the Apsara Konda Falls . Falls is reffered by the name "BHIMA THEERTH".

Set against the beautiful scenery of the surrounding hills and green fields, Apsarakonda Falls is an ideal weekend hideout, 6 km from Honnavar. Legends say that the apsaras came down from heaven to bathe in the pond here. People bathe here as it is said to possess therapeutic value, as well as holiness attached to it. The caves in this place house idols of Lord Narasimha and Umamba as the presiding deities. The nearest railhead is Honnavar. This city is situated at a distance of approximately 450 km from Bangalore and 220 km from Goa.

There is Devi temple and a branch of Ramachandra mutt. There are several big caves on the hillock called ‘Pandavas caves’.With a view of the river, the sea, lthe islands, l;the lush green fields and coconut groves, the Apsarkonda hillock verily offers a feast to the eyes that see.
See view of Apsarkonda